(01-26-2014 12:59 AM)Naked? No Wrote: I play to have fun, not to win or get better. Most of the time you get better because you enjoy what you are doing and want to explore the possibilities, and not because the goal is to be good, if you enjoy what you do, it will show in your results.

I think everyone plays computer games to have fun. That is the basis of any game. With that said I think there are often more underlying factors. Indentifying them and approaching them with the correct mindset can help you enjoy the game more.

(01-26-2014 12:59 AM)Naked? No Wrote: I play to have fun, not to win or get better. Most of the time you get better because you enjoy what you are doing and want to explore the possibilities, and not because the goal is to be good, if you enjoy what you do, it will show in your results.

I think everyone plays computer games to have fun. That is the basis of any game. With that said I think there are often more underlying factors. Indentifying them and approaching them with the correct mindset can help you enjoy the game more.

I guess so, but I'm not competetive by nature so I loathe the idea of playing to improve, it seems like a chore to me instead of just having a blast for the moment.

Of course the priority should be to play for fun, but when you improve, wouldn't it be more fun? Like learning Riven ability combos or how you can use a ward to bypass a player or wall as Lee Sin. It's always good to try to push yourself. Making crazy plays is half the fun. I once Lee ulted someone back into their spawn in Twisted Treeline while we were at their nexus and he was forced to flash out to save time. That gave me quite a giggle.

(01-26-2014 02:55 AM)Statyk Wrote: Of course the priority should be to play for fun, but when you improve, wouldn't it be more fun? Like learning Riven ability combos or how you can use a ward to bypass a player or wall as Lee Sin. It's always good to try to push yourself. Making crazy plays is half the fun. I once Lee ulted someone back into their spawn in Twisted Treeline while we were at their nexus and he was forced to flash out to save time. That gave me quite a giggle.

Of course but for me the fun is pretty much everything, doesn't really matter if I suck or not. I guess I'm blessed like that.

(01-26-2014 12:59 AM)Naked? No Wrote: I play to have fun, not to win or get better. Most of the time you get better because you enjoy what you are doing and want to explore the possibilities, and not because the goal is to be good, if you enjoy what you do, it will show in your results.

I think everyone plays computer games to have fun. That is the basis of any game. With that said I think there are often more underlying factors. Indentifying them and approaching them with the correct mindset can help you enjoy the game more.

I guess so, but I'm not competetive by nature so I loathe the idea of playing to improve, it seems like a chore to me instead of just having a blast for the moment.

Theorycrafting and imagining scenarios while not 'in-game' can be more fun than actually playing the game for me. I really enjoy using my imagination..

Other than that I know what you mean. I do enjoy relaxing and just playing a game casually, but at those times I tend to play games which isn't competetive by nature - for example starbound to name a recent one. One does not exclude the other! :]

I usually play games to get away from people, so I've never been big on games like that. But, after seeing some similar problems with people I know that are into those, sometimes it's best to take a step back and come back fresh after awhile.